Roman Cosmetic and Medical Instruments from Călugăreni / Mikháza

Marisia. Archaeologia-Historia-Patrimonium 6, 2024, p. 45–56.

DOI: 10.63509/MrsAHP.2024.6.03

Abstract:

One of the most valuable sources of Roman medical and cosmetic knowledge are the artefacts discovered at various archaeological sites. However, determining the exact functionality of these objects is challenging, as many tools could have served a dual purpose. Therefore, we can only speculate about their intended use, unless they are found in a clear context. Numerous objects belonging to these categories have been unearthed in Dacia, but this paper focuses on the 25 artefacts, which originate from the Roman military site of Călugăreni / Mikháza on the eastern limes of Dacia.